Situ Lanzhang smiled, picked up a piece and put it in his mouth.
After a long while, Yan Xun asked, "Is it worth it for you to do this?"
There was a barely perceptible sadness in the voice.
Situ Lanzhang carefully cleaned up the pastry crumbs to prevent them from falling on what he was writing.
The calm smile on her face was already the answer.
Yan Xun was still somewhat unwilling, and said to her:
"With your talent and knowledge, if you were to serve as an official in the court, you would definitely benefit the people of the world.
Why do you have to go to the dead end?"
"Your Majesty, in such a great country, there are many talented people in the world, not just Lan Zhang.
There are many people who are better than me at governing a country and keeping its people safe, and leading troops in battles."
Situ Lanzhang said calmly.
"Lan Zhang's entry into the government as a man is just icing on the cake, adding one more civil servant to the court.
But if the news of Ri Lan Zhang's death spread throughout Daliang, then everyone in the world would know about it.
There was once a woman whose name was on the imperial list, and she stood on the golden palace, offering advice for the country and pleading for the people. "
Situ Lanzhang looked into Yan Xun's eyes with deep eyes, even with a hint of determination:
“Your Majesty is looking for talents, and I am not missing anyone.
But the one missing lamp in the hearts of women all over the world is Lan Zhang. "
Yan Xun tightened his fists slightly and said:
"So you asked someone to spread the news among the people, revealing that you are a woman?
Do you want to die so badly?"
"Lan Zhang wants to live, not die." Situ Lan Zhang said, "But this is the only way to do what I want to do."
Yan Xun pursed his lips tightly and said nothing.
Situ Lanzhang lowered his eyes and looked at the table, and said softly:
"But your majesty, you and I have known each other since we were young, and Lan Zhang has a humble request.
Lan Zhang knows that he cannot escape the death penalty, so he asks Your Majesty to postpone the execution, at least... until this book is finished."
Yan Xun silently took the content she was writing and slowly read out the four words on the title page:
"The Commentaries of the Philosophers?"
He flipped through a few pages. The book was a collection of opinions from hundreds of schools of thought, with content that was easy to understand and very different in style from those profound classics, history and philosophy books. It was very suitable for beginners to study as an introductory book.
"Do you hope that after your death, people will know that you left behind such a book?"
Situ Lanzhang nodded slightly, his eyes sparkling with light.
After a while, Yan Xun stood up and walked out. Only a distant voice could be heard:
"I won't do as you wish."
…
On the day of execution, Situ Lanzhang was blindfolded.
She felt calm, with only a hint of regret.
However, when he opened his eyes, he was not at the execution ground, but was surrounded by magnificent furnishings, as if he were a royal family.
Yan Xun stood with his hands behind his back and turned around.
"I told you it won't be what you want."
Only then did Situ Lanzhang realize that it was Yan Xun who secretly arranged to find a death row prisoner with a similar body shape to him to take the punishment in his place.
She looked at Yan Xun, with unspeakable emotions welling up in her heart.
She never thought that the passionate prince of the Duke, who she had just met by chance, would still remain true to his original aspirations now that he was the emperor.
Using a death row inmate as a substitute is simple to say, but it is not easy to do it thoroughly.
What's more, it is impossible for this matter to be completely hidden from the eyes of those court officials. Facing the verbal criticism and gossip, the pressure Yan Xun is under can be imagined.
"I have my own selfish motives for this matter. I admire your talent, but I cannot make you the queen.
Although you are Concubine Lan, I will not force you.
You can do what you want to do with peace of mind, and work for the well-being of women and the people of the world."
Yan Xun held out his hand to her.
"What you are doing is not contrary to my wishes.
The road ahead is full of thorns. From now on, are you willing to walk with me?"
Situ Lanzhang looked at him.
The world is bustling, and she wanted to go against the current, walking alone, but she never thought that there would be someone willing to hold her hand through the thorns.
We share the same ideals, so why not walk together for life?
She smiled slightly.
"Lan Zhang is willing to go."
(The Lan Chapter extra chapter ends. The story of Qingyan and Ajing begins today~)
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